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What to do in Grenoble
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Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
One of Grenoble’s most popular tourist attractions, this unique ride takes visitors high over the city to a dramatic hilltop overlooking the scenery below.
Place Notre Dame
Go for a stroll or relax at an outdoor café in this busy square, home to several of Grenoble’s most important historic sites.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
Museum of Grenoble
See one of France’s most prestigious art museums, with an outstanding collection that holds works by Matisse, Chagall, Picasso and other masters.
Jardin de Ville
An oasis of peaceful greenery in the center of the city, this public garden is the site of one of Grenoble’s biggest festivals every summer.
Museum of Resistance and Deportation
This museum explores the poignant story of deportation of “undesirables” during World War II and the role of Grenoble and the Isère region in France’s Resistance movement.
Paul Mistral Park
Jog around the running path and meander between the pond and the trees in this large park in Grenoble, where you’ll find a tower and a little train for kids.
Dauphinois Museum
Set in a picturesque 17th-century convent, this museum offers a revealing insight into the culture and traditions of the former province of Dauphiné.
Grenoble Theater
Get tickets for a show at Grenoble Theater, a storied theater in Grenoble. Visit the shops in this trendy area, or simply enjoy its bars.
Areas of Grenoble
Grenoble City Centre
Historic sites, bars, and shopping highlight some notable features of Grenoble City Centre. Make a stop by Jardin de Ville or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop to get around town.
Grenoble Old Town
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Grenoble Old Town. Top attractions like Place Notre Dame and Cathedral Notre-Dame of Grenoble are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Quartier Hyper-Centre
If you're spending time in Quartier Hyper-Centre, check out sights like Jardin de Ville or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop.
Secteur 1
Secteur 1 is a destination travelers like for its mountain views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Cite Internationale Tram Stop or Palais de Justice Tram Stop to explore sights like WTC Grenoble.
Secteur 2
Historic sites, bars, and shopping highlight some notable features of Secteur 2. Make a stop by Grenoble Theater or Jardin de Ville while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Notre-Dame Musée Tram Stop to get around town.
Quartier Chorier-Berriat
When in Quartier Chorier-Berriat and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like WTC Grenoble or La Caserne de Bonne and hop on the metro to see more the city at Saint-Bruno Tram Stop or Berriat-Le Magasin Tram Stop.